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Monday’s need-to-know money news

September 20, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Charged an overdraft fee? Ask for a refund. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on DIY investing, beating your summer revenge shopping debt, and what every homeowner should know about trampolines.

Charged an Overdraft Fee? Ask for a Refund
It never hurts to ask.

Smart Money Podcast: DIY Investing and Lightning Round Questions
What it is, how to do it and any potential risks.

Beat Your Summer ‘Revenge Shopping’ Debt
Paying for your return to society.

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Trampolines
If you’re not covered, it may be hard to bounce back from a big liability claim.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: DIY investing, homeowners insurance, overdraft fees, Smart Money podcast, summer revenge spending, trampolines

Monday’s need-to-know money news

February 22, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to get the most home insurance help after a winter storm. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on filing your taxes early and tapping into your home equity, 8 ways to take your credit card rewards to the next level in 2021, and how to get relief with your federally backed mortgages.

How to Get the Most Home Insurance Help After a Winter Storm
Talking to your insurer and documenting everything will help you manage and recover from serious storm damage.

Smart Money Podcast: Filing Taxes Early and Tapping Home Equity
Why you probably want to file your taxes sooner rather than later.

8 Ways to Take Your Credit Card Rewards to the Next Level in 2021
With some extra steps — like an inventory of your wallet, a chat with your issuer, and a willingness to track and stack — you can squeeze more value from points and miles.

How to Get Relief With Your Federally Backed Mortgages
There’s a new extension.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit card rewards, homeowners insurance, mortgage relief, Smart Money podcast, Taxes, winter storm

Tuesday’s need-to-know money news

January 19, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Jump start your credit by developing two essential habits. Also in the news: Four questions to ask before buying homeowners insurance, how to handle vehicle repossession, and how much a DUI can cost you.

Jump-Start Your Credit: Develop 2 Essential Habits
These two habits matter most.

Buying Homeowners Insurance? Ask These 4 Questions First
Asking these questions can help you get the coverage you need at a price you can afford.

How to Handle Vehicle Repossession
Navigating a difficult time.

How Much a DUI Can Cost You
It’s simply not worth it.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: credit habits, DUI, homeowners insurance, vehicle repossession

Wednesday’s need-to-know money news

January 13, 2021 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to decide if loyalty to a hotel or airline is worth it in 2021. Also in the news: The timeline remains unclear on extending payment pause to student loan borrowers, how one late student loan payment affects you, and what questions to ask before buying homeowners insurance.

How to Decide If Loyalty to a Hotel or Airline Is Worth It in 2021
In this uncertain year, keep these factors in mind when deciding whether to change your travel loyalty memberships.

Biden Will Extend Payment Pause for Student Loan Borrowers. Yet Timeline Remains Unclear

Buying homeowners insurance? Ask these 4 questions first
Your insurance policy is your safety net in case of a disaster, so you’ll want to ask a few important questions before forking over your premium

How One Late Student Loan Payment Affects You
Find out the truth.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: airline loyalty, homeowners insurance, hotel loyalty, late student loan payments, student loan payment pause

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

August 13, 2020 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: How to plan holiday travel for maximum flexibility in 2020. Also in the news: The best debt consolidation loans right now, how to work from home like a pro, and how to find homeowners insurance that won’t discriminate against your dog.

How to Plan Holiday Travel for Maximum Flexibility in 2020
These precautions can help you avoid losing money if you have to cancel or change your holiday travel plans.

The best debt consolidation loans right now
Choose wisely.

It’s Time to Start Working From Home Like a Pro
Time to upgrade the sweatpants.

Find Homeowners Insurance That Won’t Discriminate Against Your Dog
Make sure you’re covered.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: debt consolidation loans, dogs, holiday travel, homeowners insurance, working from home

Monday’s need-to-know money news

July 23, 2018 By Liz Weston

Today’s top story: Don’t let your love of logos become a financial faux pas. Also in the news: No-sweat solutions to save money on car fixes, what it’s like to use a financial advisor, and overlooking a risk in your home could cost you nearly $10,000.

Don’t Let Your Love of Logos Become a Financial Faux Pas
A pricey new trend.

5 No-Sweat Solutions to Save Money on Car Fixes
Break out the toolbox.

What’s It Like to Use a Financial Advisor?
Help for planning your financial future.

Overlooking this risk in your home could cost you nearly $10,000
Don’r drown in bills.

Filed Under: Liz's Blog Tagged With: car repairs, fashion, financial advisors, homeowners insurance, logos, tips, water damage

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